Rebecca Murray talks with Barrie Osborne and Richard Taylor about their work with Director Peter Jackson on "The Lord of the Rings" movies.

Kenneth Plume interviews the head of effects and creatures at Weta Workshop, Lord of the Rings's New Zealand based effects group.

Profile offered for the company director and co-founder of New Zealand's Weta Workshop.

Filmography of the costume and effects designer offered.

Educational and career profile after winning the 2001 Academy Award in the Special Effects category.

Transcript and video clip of the 2003 Academy Award co-recipient's acceptance speech.

Images scanned from March 2004 issue of People Magazine featuring the Academy Award winning designer.